Gaethje becomes two-time interim lightweight champion

Justin Gaethje reportedly defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision in the Jan. 25, 2026 main event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to claim interim lightweight gold.

The five-round headliner was named Fight of the Night and was highlighted as the standout bout on the card.

Gaethje is being noted as the first competitor to hold interim lightweight championship status twice.

The event is said to have drawn roughly 19,481 attendees with a live gate near $11 million, and several fighters reportedly earned six-figure bonuses.

For complete fight results and detailed statistics, see the original report.

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